Chapter 6 Wiring
6–13
6-5 Connection with the NC
6-5-1 Connection system
Mitsubishi
CNC
I/F unit
Intelligent servomotor
Terminator or battery
unit
MDS-B Series servo/spindle drive unit
Terminator or battery unit when
there is no other drive unit
CN1A CN1B
CON1 to CON4
(1) Refer to "Chapter 6 Peripheral devices" for details on connecting and setting the I/F unit.
(2) The I/F unit's CON1 to CON4 (intelligent servo connection connectors) can be connected to any
connector.
(3) If the MDS-B Series servo/spindle drive unit is connected as shown above, connect the I/F unit
between the CNC and servo spindle drive. Other drive units cannot be connected between the
CNC and I/F unit.
Mitsubishi
CNC
I/F unit
An I/F unit cannot be connected
behind the servo/spindle drive unit.
Intelligent servomotor
MDS-B Series servo/spindle drive unit
(4) There may be cases when the I/F unit (PCB) is manufactured by the machine maker. In this case,
contact the machine maker for details on connecting and setting the I/F unit.